Judicial review asked for Rotherham licensing

The National Landlords Association has confirmed they have written to the government asking for a judicial review of Rotherham Council's plans to introduce a selective landlord licensing scheme. 

The landlord licensing scheme was set to begin in May inin four areas of the town -Eastwood, Masbrough, Dinnington and Maltby South East.

Dave Richmond, Rotherham Borough Council's director of housing and neighbourhoods commented 

"The authority has received the initial documentation notifying us of a potential legal challenge from the Rotherham Action Group and this is now being considered by our legal department."

Read more on the council's website - Rotherham Councils Selective Licensing Scheme

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